Lutheran Social Services of Michigan appointed Julie Osterink as marketing coordinator for The Woods at MapleCreek, Cathy Stathakis as director of marketing and census development, and Robert Johns as administrator at The Lodge at MapleCreek in Grand Rapids.

Carol Mohr was promoted to day center manager at Care Resources.

Varnum Law added Gregory Smith as an independent trustee in the estate planning practice.

Awards and achievements Rich Saddler, of Herman Miller Inc., received the 2010-2011 User of the Year Award from the West Michigan Chapter of the Chemical Coaters Association.

Wondergem Consulting Inc. received a 2010 Renaissance Award of Honor for media relations in the communications management division from the International Association of Business Communications Detroit Chapter.

Michael Faber, of Grand Rapids Community College's Older Learner Center, received the 2010 Anthony V. DeVito II Memorial Award from the University of Michigan's Geriatrics Center.